DES MOINES, IOWA (May 27, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced a $20 million investment to help non-profit organizations in Iowa expand to meet the needs of more Iowans.

The new Nonprofit Innovation Fund will provide a competitive grant opportunity to help non-profit organizations make transformational investments in vertical infrastructure that will enable them to offer additional services or help more Iowans.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 27, 2022) — Temyia Holcomb of Davenport, Iowa, was one of two students in the University of Iowa's College of Liberal Arts to receive the College's Dean's Achievement Award.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 26, 2022) — The American Red Cross is excited to be back in-person for A Taste on the River! This year’s event will take place Thursday, June 16, 6PM, at Bend XPO in East Moline. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased online.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 26, 2022) — The Moline Foundation Board approved $230,000 in grant funding for 43 area non-profit organizations. The Moline Foundation accepted applications for capital and program expenses.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 26, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will be holding Yoga and Stories Fridays in June, Vander Veer Park, at 10AM.

This summer the library is bringing yoga and stories to Vander Veer Park! Bring your yoga mat or a towel and join us near the playground. Afterwards we'll have a fun craft and selected items available for check out from the OWL (Outreach Wheeled Library). Best for ages 4-10.

UNIVERSITY, MISSISSIPPI (May 26, 2022) — Elizabeth Howard of Muscatine, Iowa, was named to the University of Mississippi's Spring 2022 Honor Roll lists.

Howard, majoring in Mathematics, was named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 25, 2022) — The African American Museum of Iowa is excited to announce its Juneteenth celebration will return on Saturday, June 18 at the NewBo City Market. Join us for a free day of programs and activities for the entire family.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 25, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will host a program presented by the Cornbelt Running Club on June 2, Fairmount, 6:30PM.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 25, 2022) — The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this May. Commencement ceremonies were held Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, HONORS (if listed)

Clinton, IA

Sydney Kaup, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude

Alexis Wauford, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude

De Witt, IA

Rachel Zimmer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 25, 2022) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will host We Love Downtown Davenport, a free appreciation event on Thursday, May 26,2022 for residents, businesses and employees who live and work in the city’s core.

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